These are particularly evident in regions most vulnerable to severe rainfall episodes and to branches of universal and commercial banks as well as those of rural and cooperative banks. However, the overall negative impact on profitability seems to eventually taper off. These findings are robust ...
Against the backdrop of rapid urbanization, especially in developing regions8, there is also growing concern about the risks that heat poses to urban dwellers9,10. Generally, urban areas experience higher surface temperatures than their surrounding rural areas–a phenomenon called the urban heat islan...
The large shortening between the Oki-Daito Ridge and the Amami-Daito Ridge regions may suggest the convergence boundary between them. Key words: Seamount, Philippine Sea, paleomagnetism, magnetic anomalies. 1. Introduction The magnetic field over oceanic seamounts often shows dipole-type magnetic ...
Its application is limited to regions with no bodies of water. Further, it only considers the location of distribution hubs, not the location of evacuation centers or temporary shelters. This investigation was conducted under this framework. The number and location of local distribution centers must...
The country is an archipelago divided into three main island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These are further divided into 81 provinces grouped into 17 regions [7]. The National Capital Region (NCR), also known as Metro Manila, is located in Luzon and is the seat of national ...